41st International Circus Festival of Monte-Carlo From the 19th to the 29th January 2017

41e Festival International du Cirque de Monte-Carlo

The whole of the Principality comes together to celebrate the circus at the start of January. On the programme:

- two exhibitions:

*at the Columbus hotel, Petit Gougou, the festival's ring master, will present an exhibition          of paintings and items from the world of circus entitled "Récréation" (Play time);

*at the Marriott Riviera hotel, "Vive le cirque" (Long live circus) showcases works by Igor Akimov.

Both exhibitions are organised by the International Circus Festival of Monte Carlo Organisation Committee and the Monegasque Association of Friends of Circus.

- a stamp created by the Office des Timbres Poste de Monaco featuring the Festival's poster and with a face value of one euro and ten cents, which has been on sale since the 3^rd January;

- the traditional shop window competition, with this year's theme being "circus animals";

- the European Circus Association and the World Circus Federation meeting on Friday 20^th January at the Marriott Riviera hotel;

- the Open Door "Circus Animals" show, rehearsals with commentary, on Saturday 21^st January from 3pm to 4pm at the Fontvieille big top – free entry

- the ecumenical service under the big top on the 23^rd January at 7 pm;

- the friendly football match between H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco's Barbagiuans and the circus artistes' team, at the Cap d’Ail stadium on Monday 23^rd January at 8.30 pm.

Reservations:

* Internet: www.montecarlofestival.mc or www.France-billet.com or www.fnac.com

* Telephone: +377 92 05 23 45 * Fax: +377 92 05 26 22

* At the door: the circus ticket booths are open from 10am to 1pm and 2pm to 6pm

* By post: please send your order along with a cheque in euros or a credit card number to: Monte-Carlo Festival - Avenue des Ligures - MC 98000 Monaco

6^TH NEW GENERATION – 4^TH AND 5^TH FEBRUARY 2017